Title: The Rapture of CanaanAuthor: Sheri Reynolds
First Published: 1996
No. of Pages: 322
Synopsis (from B&N): "At the Church of Fire and Brimstone and Gods Almighty Baptizing Wind, Grandpa Herman makes the rules for everyone, and everyone obeys, or else. Try as she might, Ninah can't resist her prayer partner, James, and finds herself pregnant. She fears the wrath of Grandpa Herman, the congregation and God Himself. But the events that follow show Ninah that God's ways are more mysterious than even Grandpa Herman understands."
Fiction or Nonfiction: Fiction
Comments and Critique: I read this book in 2 days flat, so that should tell you something about how quickly this story moved. The story is told in the 1st person -- I think every perspective has pros and cons and I can't say I prefer one to the other, but for ease of reading 1st person wins hands down. No muss, no fuss. This book didn't have the in-depth character development you'd get with 3rd person, but the characters weren't flat and they struck me as true to life. All in all, a good story and well-written.
Would You Recommend This Book to Others: Yes.
Challenges: 2008 TBR Challenge
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